How To Install Picture Frame Trex Composite Decking on Concrete Slab / Backyard Makeover / DIY

In this video, I built my first composite decking using Trex composite boards. You can find the material list, hardware needed and tools I used below. I spent nearly $1700 on the hardware and material. If you have any questions please leave a comment below.
Update: Dear all, after making the frame I waited about 2 weeks to watch the drainage, I didn’t see any problems even during heavy rain because the surface of the concrete slab is not even. It has also a very rough surface that allows water flow. Thank you
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Hardware and Materials Needed
1. Hidden Fasteners for Trex Composite Decking amzn.to/3i6SWDV
It comes with 4 starter clips, so if you buy 3 boxes you will have 12 starter clips that will be enough for most of the projects. You don't need to buy additional starter clips.
2. CAMO 7 x 1-7/8-in Wood To Wood Deck Screws (350-Count), amzn.to/3YVpAZT
3. Grip-Rite PrimeGuard Ten #8 x 2-1/2-in Wood To Wood Deck Screws amzn.to/3vvS8f0
4. 18-Gauge Galvanized Steel Angle amzn.to/3G9yY3v
4.1 Deck Joist Tape amzn.to/3Vz5KAI
5. Trex Enhance Basics 8-ft Saddle Square Composite Deck Board. I used 8 of them. $14.80 each
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6. Trex Enhance Basics 12-ft Saddle Grooved Composite Deck Board. I used about 43 of them. $22.20 each.
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7. Sakrete Crack Filler Gray Concrete Polyurethane Repair (32-fl oz) $10.28
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8. Severe Weather 2-in x 6-in x 16-ft #2 Prime Pressure Treated Lumber ( I used 8 of them). I ripped them to make 16 2 X 3 X 16 boards.
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Tools with Amazon Links
1. Cordless Drill and Impact Driver amzn.to/3i4aQXY / amzn.to/3VQvvwB
2. Makita Circular Saw https:amzn.to/3VuRj0o
3. Dewalt Jig Saw amzn.to/3Q6wMyj
4. Delta Table Saw amzn.to/3WTZEvF
5. T25 Drill bits amzn.to/3Ceavc0
6. Countersink bit amzn.to/3vtTkzq
7. Speed Square amzn.to/3Ie4Kic
8. Cordless Brad Nailer amzn.to/3WCXeSp
9. Rubber Head Wood Rubber Mallet amzn.to/3jEid8P
10. Pocket Hole Jig with 2 1/2" screws. amzn.to/3WWmWRO
Trex composite decking and railing easy step-by-step instruction.
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如何在混凝土板上建造甲板。
Beton bir levha üzerinde bir güverte nasıl yapılır.
Cómo construir una terraza sobre una losa de hormigón.
Как построить настил на бетонной плите.
콘크리트 슬래브에 데크를 만드는 방법.
Wie man ein Deck auf einer Betonplatte baut.
Come costruire un ponte su una lastra di cemento.
Paano bumuo ng isang deck sa isang kongkretong slab.
كيفية بناء سطح على لوح خرساني.

[@DanielDemir]

Please also check my other youtube channel dedicated to only cooking called www.youtube.com/@outdoorkitchenguy

[@bman6502]

Sitting the full length of the board in the ground is not good. Even if it’s sitting on concrete.. water can pool and rot the wood, even if it’s pressure treated..

[@cindymack8670]

Being an old gal who has more time than money, I’ve become dependent on these videos. I’ve replaced my garbage disposal, tiled kitchen backsplash, tiled shower, installed crown molding throughout my house and repaired my lawnmower, just to name a few. Decking over my old concretely back porch is next, and this is how I intend to do it.

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. Since my door threshold was about 6” I couldn’t add stepping stones under each joists to protect the bottom frame. Please ensure enough spacing for drainage and air circulation. Thank you again

[@thebulegila]

If anyone is planning to build a deck like this using Trex, please make sure to place your floor joists closer together, say 12 inches, instead of 16 inches as these boards have lots of give to them and you'll soon see a sag forming between the joists. I learned the hard way.

[@DanielDemir]

I wish I knew it before I built mine. Thank you though.

[@thebulegila]

@@DanielDemir Good thing is you can always add more support below

[@marktate6844]

I built a big deck on 16 inch centers with trex......definitely needs to be 12 inch centers. The sagging started immediately

[@pashmina858]

Nice deck but it appears that drainage may be a problem. Treated lumber rots too especially if subject to water immersion. Actually the treatment does not penetrate the wood completely so ripping the boards would expose untreated wood too. Preserative should be applied to the ripped edges.

[@billmadle1235]

I am a carpenter n finish carpenter,he did a very good job.Ive worked with that decking several times n I would have to say he did a perfect job.they sell little matching plugs for the screw holes.

[@DanielDemir]

Thank, finally someone appreciate the job I made

[@m402363]

my advice to anyone thinking of doing similar, make sure to raise it of the ground a bit, for water drainage.

[@chosenwon5618]

Nice job sir, especially for your first deck. Repetition is the mother and father of all learning! I see some harsh comments but I don’t see them doing projects on KZbin! Keep doing what your doing!

[@DanielDemir]

Wow, it is such a great comment and it is very encouraging:) Thank you so much

[@chosenwon5618]

@@DanielDemir your very welcome, there’s a lot of arm chair quarterbacks out there! You are doing the work, pay no mind to the haters!!

[@purevibemedia]

I love watching people build things wrong, because that’s exactly how I plan to build. If it can be done that’s all I need to know!

[@DanielDemir]

This is the best review ever :) There have been a lot of critics but I am still very happy with the result considering building my first deck. Thank you again

[@billwong7420]

You have done a very good job overall, As a carpenter myself, if you don’t mind mind, I suggest you to use exterior pressure treated lumber as base lumber and cut holes in edge frame to allow water to be drained out. Good luck on this job, and hope you don’t get a called back after 5 years.

[@DanielDemir]

I actually was thinking it. Thank you for your comment.

[@danipalbetyordekom277]

For the first-timer, God bless, excellent job.

[@e.single9080]

Just read some of the comments & The amount of unsolicited advice & criticism is amazing, especially coming from non-professionals. Anyway, it looks great & for the amount you spent, it can be done over if needed. I was just quoted $22,500 for a 20x15 ground deck & 5 stairs, so keep up the good work. 🤗

[@DanielDemir]

It costed me around $1500 and I learned a lot from it. Again it was my first decking experience and I am very happy with it so far. I understand and respect most of the comments and I will use them as moment of learning. Thank you

[@soniatrinkstrinks997]

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[@anast4andre]

Μπράβο ρε παίχτη ! Very beautiful video ! Congartulations !

[@jasonmccombs8123]

I don't recommend putting wood directly on concrete were water will be trapped. Even treated will deteriorate without any air flow around it in high moisture environments.

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you for your comment. I added some spacers under each joist to increase the air flow and water drainage.

[@Royaliamandasher]

@@DanielDemir May I ask what kind of spacers

[@WindoWarrior]

By then most of us will be long gone.

[@jsalavar]

I recommend placing 1" galvanized lag screws all along the bottom of the floor joists. Yes, it a lot but that 1/8" spacing the head of the lag screw provides will keep the wood off the concrete and extend the life of the deck.

[@chris2884]

Interesting solution. 👍🏼

[@mitchkman]

Very nice, I am about to do the same project. One thing I’d do different is to shim the framing, so it is not sitting on the moist concrete and trapping water.

[@ruelkariuki2033]

Great i leaned alots from your video iam working in same project next month thank

[@pinoybricks1275]

I don’t know if it’s only me but it’s very relaxing watching these kinds of contents.

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you 🙏

[@martinbardiovsky7698]

Well done it was pure joy watching your video

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you very much for your nice words.

[@michaelmika2995]

This looks great. I wish I was 20 again... Thank you for a great video.

[@Sophie11121]

I'm surprised that Mr. Dernir would place his framing directly on the concrete surface -- a sure-fire way to accelerate rot. The Trex looks nice for now, but this isn't likely to be a long-lived deck.

[@chosenwon5618]

Let’s see your video of doing a deck, oh yeah you don’t have one!

[@juanloza3451]

He used pressure treated wood what’s the problem?

[@Golfdad8356]

It’s pressure treated lumber…it’ll be fine

[@Prosinecki88]

exactly, unfortunately 3 idiots that commented would have preferred their joists directly on a wet surface.

[@marcconner8382]

My thoughts exactly. Pressure treated lumber is not protection aganist moisture, rather insects. When buying pt lumber there are different amounts of chemicals available such as ground contact rates...unfortunately most lumber co.'s carry the material with the least amount of chemicals. Have no doubt this pt frameing will rot.

[@LivelyFL]

I have this same composite boards for my deck and we put it together using those clips. For us, it was a big mistake because we have small oak leaves that get caught in the clips. I bought a special tool to clean the leaves between the boards but every tool I have tried does not clean the small leaves from each clip (and we have a lot of them). If I had to do it over again, I would screw in each board side by side instead of the clips (like we did on our front deck). But you made an excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

[@DanielDemir]

Yes you are right, it is difficult to deal with the leaves, getting into the deck.

[@perjalananwaktu72]

Keren boss halaman rumahnya saya suka menontonnya di channel ini tidak bosan

[@eolden7749]

Excellent craftsmanship. My knees hurt just watching.

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you 🙏

[@СергейЕгорычев-ъ2й]

за труд ставлю отлично а знания и экономия удовлетворительно

[@impactstudio340]

thanks for the good explanation and pint pointed all importance notes, learn a lot, appreciate it

[@alpcan9665]

Sehr gut, Sie haben besser gemacht. Wenn ich Zeit habe, dann möchte ich das machen. Vielen lieben Dank für Ihre Mühe.

[@ponyrang]

Wow... My best friend, Nice video... Beautiful place Enjoy watching this video... Have a nice day.

[@alionar9482]

We want to build your deck's same in my neighbor's backyard. I checked your descriptions. Those are perfect. You explained every tool and you shared their link. Thanks again.

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you:) please let me know if you need anything else.

[@plumptonplumpton2494]

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[@WindoWarrior]

I've been trying to figure out things myself KZbin is absolutely invaluable. I imagine going all out for this 30ft,er RV or something simple enclosed on the side. I would like to use as much recycled materials as I can. From large metal can concrete peirs too plastic bottle trash bricks pinned in with chicken wire finished with recycled foam and concrete mix. Probably just a tin roof or just a plastic tar tile floor instead of wood framed floor or trex then yeah.

[@jimserhant7741]

The deck came out absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing the process with us. The ONLY thing I would’ve done different was used cortex screws for the edge boards. It would’ve saved you time in pre drilling and it has plugs that match the saddle decking to cover the holes.

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you for your comment:) I learned a lot throughout the entire process. We can’t learn without trying. Thank you again

[@mihaichirila3711qqqqq]

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[@kvsconstructionwork]

Yes sure

[@kvsconstructionwork]

Wow it is very professional work man

[@salvatoresalvio204]

BELLO E INTERESSANTE VIDEO . BUONA LA REALIZZAZIONE. COMPLIMENTI. SALUTI SALVIO

[@tolgatolga5559]

Onderkant hout zal nat worden door regenwater of vocht en dan gaat die verrotten misschien verven of hardhout of aluminium bodem kunstig kan ook dan is voor altijd goed

[@thangtran2678]

Thanks for all your help

[@Jet2023]

Awesome… appreciated your sharing

[@corrazin]

It looks good but personally I would never lay a wooden frame straight onto an old concrete base that could collect water. If you can’t be bothered to break out the concrete to allow for airflow underneath than it has to be a composite frame. Mitred corners need a small expansion joint with composite too

[@DanielDemir]

Dear all, after making frame I waited about 2 weeks to watch the drainage, I didn’t see any problems even during heavy rain because the surface of the concrete slab is not even. It has also a very rough surface that allows water flow. Thank you

[@andybrace4983]

@@DanielDemir Shirley that wood will suck up any water and rot like hell

[@balamadras]

AMazing Job. After watching your video I am planning to install by myself.

[@DanielDemir]

I am glad to help

[@andrewtemple3738]

Make sure to leave the recommended spacing or you will be installing it twice all by yourself

[@happyhero1093]

@@andrewtemple3738 What is the recommended spacing please?

[@marccourt8264]

The finished deck looks awesome. Thanks for the video.

[@sarkistakessian1066]

professionell work .good Job

[@nonniesview]

This is a beautiful deck, love the way it came out.

[@JOEBASS100]

Due to 'Trex' decking's lack of rigidity, you should have spaced your floor joist 'sleepers' on 12" centers, otherwise you did a nice job.

[@DanielDemir]

Dear all, after building the frame I waited about 2 weeks to watch the drainage, I didn’t see any problems even during heavy rain because the surface of the concrete slab is not even. It has also a very rough surface that allows water flow. Additionally I used some spacers that doesn’t included in the video. Finally, this is a DIY video and it was my first decking experience. Yes I made a lo of mistake but I would not be able learn the best way without trying. Thank you 🙏

[@daved5244]

You did an awesome job! Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@belarch1570]

I was wondering about the drainage too. I hadn't even thought about the uneven surface of your original patio. It looks great!

[@yingyingzhang8698]

Thanks for sharing. Very good video.

[@brycecupp9660]

Don't sweat it. I'm a DIYer and definitely will be making mistakes. Be proud that you did it. If you don't make mistakes you can never learn from them. 🤫

[@DanielDemir]

@@brycecupp9660 Thank you man, I really appreciate your kind words and support.

[@kimgaxha814]

Good jobs 👍 💯 levels floor and deck very good job s , big men 💪, thanks for your 👍

[@DanielDemir]

Thanks for your beautiful words, please don’t forget to subscribe:)

[@jtmonsman]

Sure, it won’t last particularly long due to the contact with concrete etc, and I would never do it this way…. HOWEVER, it’s nice for now, AND you could always disassemble, reframe and reassemble the decking if you need to. I feel like this is a great project for a renter with a 3-5 year lease, since it’s not permanently atttched.

[@yourlongtimefan]

Nice job building that deck....they do make the same screws with a special driver bit that countersinks and bores a hole that you hammer in a plug to finish and the screws can't be seen.

[@DanielDemir]

I didn’t know that until I finish mine. Thank you for the feedback.

[@rudra7615]

Clean work

[@patmadden3768]

Great work better than most of us could do..

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you:)

[@alisharif6396]

Great job boys📗📗📗📗📗

[@savantwise9470]

Das ist sehr schön. Ausgezeichnet 👍👍

[@FurnitureTechnicalTraining]

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[@ManuelRodriguez-tv4li]

You have a big deck!!

[@van6278]

Very nice job. I'll be following your plan when i get ready to do mine.

[@brotoubrotou3164]

One of the other fix it guys suggested securing each end of the boards first then pushing the centers of the boards and clipping. Seemed easier. Nice result

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you for your comment:)

[@jackoneil4164]

It looks like a great job. But i fear for the longevity of the project. I have made a similar deck. Over time moisture warped the wood. It cracked the decking. It lasted abt 4 years. Eventually we ripped it all out. Dug up all the concrete, 30 cm deep. Filled it with stabilization and tiled it.

[@williamjansen2204]

Shouldn't there be a small expansion gap between the picture frame joints?

[@theflyingdutchman787]

Very helpful video. Thank you.

[@ricktweden2276]

I used the exact same decking from Lowes. Since you opted not to use the expensive screw and plug system for face-nailing, you may be able to try the colored wax crayons that are available for covering nail holes and scratches on stained wood. You can find them in the wood filler section in the paint dept. They also make color putty in small jars that works well. You can blend the various colors together to get the exact shade desired. Not sure if it will hold up to the heat outside, but you have nothing to lose by trying it.

[@DanielDemir]

The holes doesn’t bother me, also since it’s composite material I am also not worried about being rotted. Thank you though 👍👍👍

[@sinord5288]

What a fantastic vid - I'll be tackling this now in a few weeks.

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you for your comment:)

[@SK-kf2sp]

Hard work, Thanks 🙏🏻

[@phuongserenity4506]

Good job mate!

[@DrCmoments]

I think this is certianly one of the better videos about how to diy the deck. Can someone with more expeirence tell me why only 6.2k like over 1.5m views?

[@DanielDemir]

You are right, thank you for your support.

[@stephenchen99]

Very very nice 👍 cool good job 👍👍

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you 🙏

[@sandraeggleston9269]

Awesome job

[@jermanhernandez3050]

Id coat the 2x4 in some used oil. Will help with delaying the bottom framing from rotting sooner

[@Herman6507]

I see that the composite deck being fitted to a conventional wooden frame resting on the concrete slab. The deck won't rot indeed. What about the frame? Even more since there is no dewatering between the frame...

[@Kirkee7]

You have some metal (look like cleats ) on the bottom of the joists, what are they for ? Composite decking , is that a fibre board (MDF) ?

[@DanielDemir]

I tried to use them as spacers to increase the water drainage.

[@angelisone]

If my surface is not concrete but ground (dirt), can I place/use this wood for the foundation without worrying about rotting?

[@DanielDemir]

You can use it as soon soon use posts to leave some space under the deck for ventilation and water drainage

[@toddjacks8288]

Awesome video brother

[@jesseparker198]

Not bad for a home handyman. Even treated timber doesn't like living in puddles which it will in the wet season. How does the water get out? And the lack of airflow underneath won't help?? Being composite you'll get away with decking hard to the cladding normally best to have a small gap. Looks nice though

[@rdprdputube]

My thoughts early on when I saw him framing it in. 5 years down the road things are going to start getting squishy. Should have treated it as well.

[@neilthorpe7650]

Great job. I’m going to be doing something similar soon, so your video will be a great help. Thanks.

[@DanielDemir]

Glad to help :)

[@MegaProtoPlasma]

Good work! Nice!

[@bekindalwaysx1g]

Niiiice job mate

[@parvizakhavan845]

Very good job 👍

[@elifdemir554]

Good job👍🏻

[@michaelhermann9990]

Half a million screws and clips later - it looks great 👍

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you for your comment:)

[@leonwills7376]

The deck looks really nice. But you have made some big errors im afraid that will greatly reduce the lifespan of the deck. Firstly you haven't left any gaps around the edges for expansion as it is a composite deck and will expand and contract quite abit which could warp the boards as they get tighter. Secondly The timbers are sat directly on the floor so will rot x10 faster and thirdly you havent put any damp proofing on top of the joist prior to putting the boards down. So although you have used tanalised timber they will start to rot after a few years Greatly reducing the lifespan 😭 sorry to be the barer of bad news

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you for your respectful comment. I just tried to do my best. The door threshold is too low so there was no way I could add posts. I might use some stepping stones as spacers. Thank you

[@caseyc4516]

I will cut a bevel on the deck boards going into the picture frame which gives the appearance of a tight fit where only the point is contacting..been building custom decks for over 5 years with no issues

[@СергейКоломоец-ц5э]

Красиво! Но всё сгниет через 5лет. Дерево уложено без изоляции и вентзазора. Необходимо было приподнять всю конструкцию от земли. Либо использовать композитные материалы для лаг, но не дерево.

[@georgerydberg4393]

Nice deck!

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you

[@rjlinnovations1516]

Lots of works and job well done 👍

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you for your comment:)

[@josetorresrosario8912]

Hermoso trabajo muy profesional Gracias por compartir Saludos Dios los bendiga

[@mikrellim8119]

Wood sitting on the ground…is that ok? Is it attached to anything? Is it level?

[@ibrhemahmed170]

Good frame

[@jacksprat9972]

Nice job!

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you 🙏

[@hernanrosasjorge8483]

Mui lindo trabj saludos argentina gracias por este hermoso video bacannn

[@ciceroalbertoklaesius6496]

Very good, thank you

[@minlunhk7365]

Nice work

[@DanielDemir]

Thanks

[@freedommaximalist6274]

I give it 1 winter lifetime tops before starts squaking and sagging.. but looks good tho!!

[@bodywood]

Thank you for sharing your project it looks very good. Reading the comments I can see there are some things that could be done differently. I have a similar project I am thinking to do. A Shallow deck over an existing slab patio. I think drainage and joists spacing are the key ones and I think using a composite joists material would remove any worry of rot.I built something similar away from the house. I built a flush ground level deck with stone edge. Worked really well. I built a retaining wall out of H block and built my deck frame inside it. I the built my stone frame on top of the H block. Stone is really expensive so I used wicks white edging stones laid on their side. They have a bull nose on the outside and the flat side butts to the deck. Cheap easy to cut an shape. How are the Trex boards wearing and is the grip ok.

[@DanielDemir]

I would definitely do something similar to what you described if I redo this job. Thank you and good luck

[@Justice2023]

Sicht toll aus, aber das Holzgestell wird schnell unter Feuchtigkeit leiden. Der direkte Kontakt zum Boden hätte vermieden werden müssen. Ich hoffe hält trotzdem ganz lange. Viel Spaß 😉

[@jonpg28]

I'm confident I can do this now

[@DanielDemir]

Good luck Nd let me know if you need any feedback.

[@jonpg28]

@@DanielDemir question did u sit the frame on top of concrete

[@DanielDemir]

@@jonpg28 yes but you can use some stepping stones as spacers.

[@ozgurruh1820]

ALLAH razı olsun sizlerden

[@Areyess]

Hocam Türk olduğunu ingilizce konuşunca anladım 😂 Güzel video teşekkürler 👍

[@DanielDemir]

Eyvallah. Turk birinin aksani hemen belli oluyor :) Yakalanmisiz

[@jamescraven5001]

I would be a little worried as that looks like it's sitting just above the dpc. Ie damp proof course and also the beck floor doesn't look like it's pressure treated timber so in no time at all it will bounce and rot

[@MyKkata]

Hi Daniel - ae you worried at all that the exposed/untreated frame/base is exposed to the elements? Secondly, i am guessing that the concrete patio that you laid it on probably slopes away from the house. are you experiencing any wobbling on the deck?,

[@DanielDemir]

I don’t have wobbling at the time except the severe cold weather. I am not worried about the frame because the entire frame is made out of treated materials. If something happens I can easily replace the rotted pieces by removing some of the deck boards

[@christianpolytechnique7404]

@@DanielDemir There's a new material that exist to protect the joist from rotting. Resisto Joist Guard or Blueskin also make it,it's a special tape you put on top of the joists.

[@LilWalthall]

That is treated wood. I’m a carpenter & have been for 20 years or so now. It’s soaked in chemicals to prevent decay & rot. That’s why it’s got a real light green looking tint to the grain. I’ve probably handled more wood than most would ever care to.. lol.

[@MyKkata]

@@LilWalthall thanks. That makes sense!

[@Geniusonly]

@@LilWalthall I have been trying to explain that to people every day:) Thanks for your comment

[@harunkeles55]

I like it 👍👍👍

[@WesAshworth]

Nice video. Welcome to Collierville, TN!

[@LarryOohLaLa]

Great Job Brother

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you

[@mostafasaberian3851]

Exelent job

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you 🙏

[@jethroboot]

Looks great BUT no ventilation besides between the decking, if you get cold winters, the slab is going to heave and ruin it, musty smell from all the leaves you left in there, should drill drain holes in the concrete also, you 45’d the corner picture frame boards, no gap so warranty is voided besides that it looks good and you can redo it in a few years

[@DanielDemir]

Thank you.. I also cleaned up all leaves before finishing it :)

[@kenkurtz1729]

What will you do when the concrete shifts and makes humps in your deck? We can already see that you had cracks you needed to fill. I build decks and will never ever set joists directly on concrete. No longevity. The rot and mold is a big issue as well. Looks very nice but no longevity.

[@DanielDemir]

3 years is long enough for me:) thank you